Oooh, Kirsten - I love this!
I would go with a late '60s/early '70s dating.
I'd refer to its style as a cape, as ponchos generally aren't tailored and slip over the head as opposed to a front opening.
1970s Hand Knit Sweater, Small to Medium
1950s Homemade Wedding Ensemble, Small
1910s Girl's Hand-Embroidered Cotton Underdress
1960s Mohair Sweater Hand-Knit in Italy, Medium
Antique Cotton Crochet Thread Ball Wristlet Bag
1970s Corduroy Coat by Silton of CA, 42" Chest
1980s Jordache Dark Wash Jeans, 32" Waist
1970s Nylon Novelty Print Shirt, Medium
1980s Silk Jacquard Jumpsuit with Batwing Sleeves, Medium
Yes! I hadn't realized that previously, but at the beginning of the video (in the article) three different colors of this sweater are shown and you can see the varied placement.
1940s Wool Toque
1930s Czech Glass Necklace
1960s Lilli Ann Mod Wool Coat, Medium
1970s Holly's Harp Jersey Maxi Dress and Shrug, Small
1960s Leather Coat Made in Hong Kong, Small
1966 Ivory Linen and Guipure Lace Wedding Gown by Cahill LTD of Beverly Hills, Small
1980s Geometric Print Dress, Small to Medium
1980s Paisley Print Rayon Dress, Medium
1980s Crinkle Cotton Southwestern Print Maxi Skirt, Deadstock with Tags, Small
1930s Fur Felt Velour Hat
1930s Crochet Gloves
1930s/1940s Volup Satin Dasché Tap Pants 36" Waist
From Ranch Queen Vintage Sold Archives
1930s Rayon Peplum Dress with Capelet Collar
Ballantyne Cashmere Argyle Vest
1950s Cotton Circle Skirt, Small
1970s Brown Leather Trench Coat, Medium
1950s Voile and Cotton Hostess Apron
1940s Wool Gabardine Jacket, Small
1950s Wool Pocket Shawl with Fringe
1980s Ferragamo Avant Garde Dress, Small
1940s Carlye Dress and Jacket Set, Small
1970s Anne Klein Blazer, Small to Medium
1960s Miss Elliette Sun Dress, Small
1980s Mary McFadden Slouchy Inverness Coat, Size 6
1940s Small Pancake Tilt Hat
1970s/1980s Skinny Rope Belt with Khaki Leather, Small
1960s Leslie James Bucket Hat
1950s Porkpie Hat Made in Italy
1960s Mr. John Mod Checkerboard Sun Hat
You're very welcome!
Doing research and asking questions in order to accurately represent your merchandise shows you're on the right track!
Wishing you much success!
Thanks for the shoutout, Nicole! :)
Melanie, I had a 1960s Jack Bryan gown (sold long ago) with similar details on the bodice...
From the Internet...
Dick Du Puis was a designer for Neal of California, who made high-end gowns mostly made in silk and wool. He then designed for Miss Elliette...
1960s Tiki Togs Floppy Hat, Small
1960s Striped Calobar Cateye Sunglasses
1960s Floral Nylon Sheath, Small
1960s Skirted Swimsuit, Medium
1960s Fish Print Beach Towel
Thanks! The image of the back with the Silknit text is good for the Label Resource. Mary Ann DeWeese may very well have designed your shirt, as she was at Catalina for quite some time before going off on her own.
@Geri Golden - If you check the Catalina entry in our Label Resource, you'll see this label dated to the 1940s. That particular label is mine, from this pair of girl's swim trunks in the "Bali Isle" series designed by Mary Ann DeWeese. Thanks to the ads featuring this design, I was able to date...
1960s Embroidered Cotton Gauze Peasant Top, Small
1960s Silk Floral Hat from Saks Fifth Avenue
1970s Embroidered Cotton Gauze Peasant Top, Small
1980s Cotton Peasant Maxi Skirt, Small to Medium
1960s Hand-Woven Fringed Wool Shawl
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